EMDR as a treatment for long ‐term depression: A feasibility study

ConclusionsEMDR is a feasible treatment for recurrent and/or long‐term depression. Research on treatment efficacy and effectiveness is now required. Practitioner points EMDR may be an effective treatment for depression. EMDR could be considered if first‐line approaches (CBT and counselling) have been tried and failed. EMDR may be particularly helpful for service users with a history of trauma.

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Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - August 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Emily Wood, Thomas Ricketts, Glenys Parry Tags: Original Article Source Type: research